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Introduction
A person can apply for ‘Without Condition As To Time’ (Stamp 5 permission to remain) once they have completed 8 years (96 months) legal residency in the State. Please see eligibility criteria listed below.
Only immigration stamps in the passport or copies of expired IRP cards can be used in calculating the 96 months. When the Stamp 5 permission is granted, it is valid until the expiry of the passport on which the stamp is placed.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply when you meet all of the qualifying criteria listed below:
The following immigration stamps in your passport can be counted towards your Stamp 5 application:
The following immigration stamps in your passport cannot be counted towards your Stamp 5 application:
Please note the above is indicative and is not a complete list.
Submit an application
Please complete the Without Condition As To Time application form and forward it by post along with the documents listed below to:
Stamp 5 Section
Unit C – Domestic Residence and Permissions Division
Immigration Service Delivery
Department of Justice
13-14 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2, DO2 XK70
Ireland
Incomplete application forms will not be processed and will be returned to you. You can download the application form.
Required documents
The following documents are required as part of your application:
Processing times
Applications are dealt with in chronological order and are currently taking a minimum of 6 months to process. You must keep your permission up to date at all times while your application is being processed.
If your application is approved
You will be required to submit your original passport(s) by registered post.
Once your passport has been stamped with a Stamp 5 endorsement and returned to you, you must register your permission by using the online registration portal.
Fee
There is no application fee. However, if you qualify for a Stamp 5 you will be required to pay the appropriate registration fee when you register your permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contacts
If you have any questions, please contact us through the dedicated Customer Service portal. You can register for an account or log in to your existing account.